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Freelance Social Editor, Facebook, X, & Threads

Complex

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company And Culture

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content Complex tells stories of music streetwear and style sports art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Work Schedule

40 hours a week. Weekly schedule flexes around tentpole coverage. Expect regular frequency of weeknight and weekend hours based on tentpoles and news cycle.

What Youll Do

Own day-to-day content creation and publishing for Complex on Facebook X and Threads this role does not cover Instagram TikTok or other platforms.
Live tweet tentpole moments (award shows major sports events breaking culture news etc.) in real time with quick on-brand reactions.
Take editorial articles from and socialize them natively for Facebook X and Threads writing platform-specific copy rather than reposting headlines create and post original content built specifically for Facebook X and Threads not repurposed Instagram or TikTok assets that reflects the norms and format expectations of each platform.
Monitor Facebook X and Threads in real time for breaking news trending conversations and viral moments relevant to Complexs audience and move quickly to capitalize on them.
Maintain and evolve the Complex voice and tone across both platforms exercising good editorial judgment on framing and timing.
Coordinate with the broader social team on scheduling workflow and cross-platform consistency for tentpole moments and major standout or viral-worthy editorial content to the social team for prioritization.

Who You Are

Prior experience managing or posting to brand or publisher accounts on Facebook X and Threads
Strong fast writing skills comfortable turning around copy in real time during live events
Willingness and availability to work weeknights and weekends for live tentpole coverage (award shows games breaking news etc.)
Deep fluency in Facebook X and Threads platform conventions formatting and native content styles
Strong understanding of Complexs voice and tone and broader Internet culture
Broad knowledge of pop culture sports music and streetwear/fashion
Self-starter who can work independently on a flexible event-driven schedule
Reliable responsive and able to move fast under time pressure
Core Competencies:Fast sound editorial judgment in real timePlatform-native thinkingReliability and availability for off-hours coverageStrong collaborator within a fast-moving team

$28 - $28 an hour

The Pay Range which consists of salary and commission for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

Complexparticipates in E-Verify and willprovide the federal government with yourForm I-9 information to confirm that you areauthorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

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